Hollie Obrien

Software Engineering Manager & Scrum Master @Northrop Grumman

Manhattan Beach, CA, US

Management Duties- Cultivate an inclusive and engaging workplace. Ensure employees’ work life balance is appropriate- Workforce: maintain staff adequate to execute to program plans, as well as for strategic growth. Plan assignments and fill program needs to ensure success, but which also offer growth to the individuals performing the work- Performance management: on an ongoing basis engage with staff to identify growth opportunities, deficiencies, appropriate training, etc. Execute to the Enterprise review cycle. Manage compensation and career progression- Create and maintain forward-looking processes which align to strategic goals.Scrum Master- Facilitate and guide the scrum team in adopting and implementing the Scrum framework – which includes organising and leading Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, promoting collaboration and ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and values.Software Engineering Duties-Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions-Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software-Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements; prepares operating instructions-Ensures software standards are met.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor's Degree

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Science - MS